Hearing loss due to damaged stereocilia is permanent and cannot be repaired with medical treatments.

Noise levels at 85 decibels for an 8-hour TWA is called the "________ level."

If a hazard can't be eliminated, then ________ solution should be attempted.

An STS could be caused by a number of things, such as a head cold, listening to loud music, or working without ear protection. If an STS is detected, a retest will usually be performed.

If an employee will be exposed to noise levels that meet or exceed the action level, the employer is required to develop and implement a noise monitoring program.

Which of the following should be considered when choosing hearing protection? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are advantages of earmuffs over earplugs? (Select all that apply.)

Prior to a hearing test, avoid loud noises for ________.

Which of the following are advantages of earplugs over earmuffs? (Select all that apply.)

Sound consists of pressure changes in the air caused by heat or light.

Which of the following are disadvantages of earmuffs over earplugs? (Select all that apply.)

Earmuffs are hearing protection that ________. (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are the three levels of noise exposure at which corrective action must be taken? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are disadvantages of earplugs over earmuffs? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are elements that make up a hearing conservation program? (Select all that apply.)

Any employee whose noise exposure meets or exceeds the action level are NOT required to participate in employee training.

Audiometric (hearing) tests should occur ________ for workers who may be exposed to noise levels at or above 85 dB for an 8-hour TWA.